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Trump Imposes New Tariffs
President Donald Trump plans new tariffs on many U.S. trading partners as temporary levies expire. The Supreme Court had recently struck down previous tariffs.
What to Know
- The U.S. will impose taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, covering 99% of U.S. imports.
- The administration claims these partners inadequately enforce bans on goods produced by forced labor.
- The new tariffs replace temporary 10% worldwide tariffs.
Laura Loomer Meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Conservative influencer Laura Loomer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking a significant change in her stance on the war.
Why This Matters
- Loomer had criticized U.S. support for Ukraine and supported Russian narratives.
- President Trump showed approval for Loomer’s visit on social media.
- The meeting’s details remain unclear as both parties did not comment.
California Mail Ballots Rejected
Close to 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California’s June primary despite efforts to ease voting processes.
What to Know
- The rejection rate rose to 1.73% of mail ballots for the election.
- All voters receive mail-in ballots, which can be counted up to a week after Election Day if properly postmarked.
- Late-arriving ballots, likely due to U.S. Postal Service changes, are the primary reason for rejections.
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